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Definition of teddy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toyssoft toy bear named after President Theodore Roosevelt
- She hugged her teddy tightly during the thunderstorm..
2.
clothingone-piece women's undergarment
- She wore a lace teddy under her dress.
Abbreviation
abr: Teddy bearsoft toy shaped like a bear
- She hugged her teddy before bed.
Images of teddy

soft toy bear named after President Theodore Roosevelt 
one-piece women's undergarment
Expressions with teddy
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stuffed toy resembling a bear
The child hugged her teddy bear tightly..
soft and fluffy jacket resembling a teddy bear's fur
She wore a teddy bear jacket to stay warm.
soft, fuzzy coat with a teddy bear-like texture
She wore a teddy bear coat to stay warm.
jacket made from soft, fluffy fabric
She wore a cozy teddy jacket on the chilly day.
coat made from soft fuzzy fabric with a plush texture
She wore a teddy coat on the cold day.
British youth in 1950s wearing Edwardian fashion
He dressed like a teddy boy for the party.
female member of a 1950s British subculture
The teddy girl was known for her rebellious attitude and distinctive fashion.
Origin of teddy
English, teddy (nickname for Theodore)
Terms with teddy included in their meaning
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Teddy boy
young man in 1950s Britain with a distinctive style
clothing
soft and fluffy jacket resembling a teddy bear's fur
clothing
soft, fuzzy coat with a teddy bear-like texture
children's song
song about teddy bears having a picnic
event
themed picnic where children bring teddy bears
Examples of teddy in a sentence
He found his old teddy in the attic. The boutique sold a variety of silk teddies. She packed a teddy for her honeymoon. He lost his teddy at the park. The child brought her teddy to school.
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- French:nounours, body, ...
- German:Teddybär, Teddy, ...
- Italian:orsacchiotto, orsetto, ...
- Spanish:teddy, oso de peluche, ...
- Portuguese:ursinho, urso de peluche, ...
- Chinese:泰迪熊, 连体衣, ...
- Japanese:テディベア, テディ, ...
- Arabic:دُبّ لُعْبَة, دب محشو, ...
- Hebrew:דּוֹב צַעֲצוּעַ, דּוּבִּי, ...
- Russian:плюшевый мишка, плюш. мишка, ...
- Ukrainian:ведмедик, тедді, ...
- Hindi:टेडी, महिला अंतर्वस्त्र, ...

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